Fr Álvaro Pacheco Carve Appointed Provincial of Argentina-Uruguay Province

Fr. Álvaro Pacheco Carve has been appointed as the Provincial of the Argentina-Uruguay Province by Father General Arturo Sosa. With a background in law and theology, and various leadership roles within the Catholic University of Uruguay and the Archdiocese of Montevideo, Fr. Pacheco Carve is well-equipped to guide the Jesuit community in its mission and educational endeavors.

Reverend Álvaro Pacheco Carve has been appointed as the new Provincial of the Argentina-Uruguay Province by Father General Arturo Sosa. Born on October 7, 1965, in Montevideo, Fr. Pacheco Carve possesses an impressive academic background in law and theology. He commenced his journey with the Society of Jesus entering the Jesuit Novitiate in Córdoba in 2001. His studies include philosophy at the Faculty of Theology of Uruguay and theology at the prestigious Centre Sèvres in Paris. He further enhanced his educational qualifications by obtaining a Master’s and Doctorate in Canon Law and Philosophy of Law from Université Paris II, Institut Catholique de Paris, and Universidad Católica Argentina (UCA). Fr. Pacheco Carve was ordained as a priest by Bishop Nicolás Cotugno, SDB, in 2010, at the Church of the Sacred Heart in Montevideo. His diverse experience includes significant positions such as Director of the Department of Philosophy, Dean of Law, and Vice-Rector for University Environment at the Catholic University of Uruguay from 2011 until 2021. He has also served as the Parish Administrator of Nuestra Señora de Fátima in Montevideo from 2014 to 2018 and has been a Judge at the Ecclesiastical Tribunal of the Archdiocese of Montevideo since 2012. Presently, he holds the role of Rector at the Seminary College in Montevideo and serves as the Superior of its community.

The appointment of a new Provincial within the Society of Jesus carries significant implications for the leadership and direction of Jesuit missions within the respective provinces. The Provincial plays a vital role in guiding the community’s spiritual and academic pursuits. This appointment is particularly noteworthy given Fr. Pacheco Carve’s extensive background in law and his commitment to education within the Jesuit tradition. He brings a wealth of experience gathered from various roles within the Church and educational institutions, positioning him as a leader capable of steering the Argentina-Uruguay Province in its mission and community activities.

In conclusion, the designation of Fr. Álvaro Pacheco Carve as the Provincial of the Argentina-Uruguay Province highlights both his extensive qualifications and his dedication to Jesuit values. His academic credentials, coupled with his previous leadership roles within the church and educational sectors, equip him to enhance the mission of the Society of Jesus in South America. Under his leadership, the province is likely to continue its commitment to education and social justice, fostering a community that reflects the principles laid down by St. Ignatius of Loyola.

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